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Richie Hawtin Brings ‘From Our Minds’ To NYC For One Night Only

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Foundational electronic music artist Richie Hawtin, aka Plastikman, announces the next stop of his ‘From Our Minds’ concept at Knockdown Center in Queens, New York. The stand alone NYC gig is a flagship moment for Hawtin’s live experience, highlighting the next generation of techno talent, in one of America’s nightlife capitals, with an independent venue, promoter and group of performers who are committed to honoring the legacy of techno while moving the genre forward.

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Richie Hawtin 2023 Tour

Richie Hawtin announces the ‘From Our Minds – To Be Announced 2023’ tour

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Today, foundational electronic music artist Richie Hawtin, aka Plastikman, announces the ‘From Our Minds – To Be Announced 2023’ tour, the next evolutionary step in his lifelong commitment supporting the development of the electronic music scene. On March 10th, this unique eight-date tour will begin in the birthplace of techno, Detroit, and come to a  series of North American warehouses. With a mission to develop and increase awareness of the younger generation, the tour showcases a diverse group of North American underground artists moving the ideals of ‘90s techno forward in their own unique ways.  Read more

Octopus Recordings' Michelle Sparks

Octopus Recordings’ Michelle Sparks Delivers Rave Bangers

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Octopus Recordings‘ Michelle Sparks delivers an EP full of rave bangers with her latest release “Melt.” A stellar talent on the core Octopus Roster, Michelle Sparks has honed an especially contagious form of dark, groove-based minimal Techno. Equal parts murky, peak-time dancefloor bang, and euphoric melody, her music bursts with primordial life.

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Q&A and Global Vibe Radio 107 Feat. Michelle Sparks

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This week’s guest mix for Global Vibe Radio features Octopus Recordings’ Michelle Sparks, and her brand of “forward thinking, futuristic techno music.”

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Celebrate International Women’s Day 2018 with our Techno Playlist

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As the world celebrates International Women’s Day today, we decided to honor some of the best techno producers and DJs in the game with a specially curated playlist of live sets and mixes.

Totaling over 50 hours of techno, our SoundCloud playlist includes music from some of the most prominent acts in today’s underground electronic music scene, as well as up-and-coming talent you should be familiar with. You can listen to live sets by Rebekah, Dasha Rush, Charlotte de Witte, Helena Hauff, Nicole Moudaber, Michelle Sparks, Lindsey Herbert and more, as well as guest mixes by Annie Hall, Rrose, Hydrangea, Mary Velo, Anastasia Kristensen, Mirella Kroes, ANNA, Lady Starlight and plenty others.

Enjoy: